Site Operations: Engineering Partner

Job description

·  Job facts

Imagine working for an organisation that focuses on putting people at the heart of what they do. Where every single person within the organisation is aligned to one main motivating force, that at the centre of everything they do, and their number one priority; are patients. A place that gives every individual the autonomy and empowerment to make a difference, where you are not defined by a job title. Imagine waking up every morning feeling fulfilled, having purpose and meaning in your work.

Imagine you are at Roche.

We are a pioneer in pharmaceuticals, advancing science to help people in the UK live longer and healthier lives. For over 120 years we have created truly differentiated medicines for cancer, the immune system, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system.

We work from bench to bedside - researching new medicines, running global clinical trials, and collaborating with the NHS to try to ensure rapid uptake and delivery of our products and services. Our drive, every day, is to ensure our medicines reach those who need them as soon as possible.

None of this would be possible without our extraordinary employees; our people make our business. We offer inspirational opportunities for employees that are as unique as they are. We have created an inclusive, respectful work environment where people can be authentic and truly invested in their work, a place to belong. Our outstanding commitment to workplace engagement has recently been recognised by our inclusion at number four on the Sunday Times Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work

The Site Operations Partner: Engineering

The Chapter of Site Operations ensure that the on-site facilities are at all times maintained and operated to meet our North Star of delivering better outcomes to patients faster by providingflexible resourcing across fit-for-purpose teams to address specific needs and priorities of the business whilst ensuring asafe, secure and comfortable working environment.

Operating on a bustling site you'll be working to carry out and deliver on a program of planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and respond to helpdesk requests to keep the premises and facilities in prime operational order ensuring minimal downtime to the business. Requiring a blend of scheduled tasks, identification of trends and establishing backup procedures such as inventory and spares you'll need to apply a well-coordinated approach to engineering and building services. With this balanced approach you'll minimising the impact of the natural and predictable wear and tear that facilities face, whilst being well prepared for events that are more difficult to anticipate.

With a customer focus, this role has significant responsibility around safety of employees, contractors and guests and meeting the standards set out by HSE across a range of services, systems and controls will be important. You'll also bring a desire to find new efficiencies and to make a positive impact across the business through clear communication, proactive approach and professionalism

Sound knowledge and experience of building services and Health and Safety providing cost-effective engineering maintenance services in a timely manner, whereby the buildings operate at an optimal and safe level ensuring employees have a pleasant and safe working environment, in full compliance with all internal and external standards, applicable to the laws, regulations and codes (where relevant) governing site maintenance, as well as having the following skills and competencies:

·  Planning and implementation of site projects
·  Understanding of supply, reporting and costing of utility services
·  Demonstrates leadership through interpersonal skills, with a professional and pleasant manner
·  Identifies issues and enacts plans to resolve the situation quickly, and considers relevant improvements to increase efficiency
·  Deep working knowledge of systems and approaches to ensuring resources allocation for maintenance schedules can be allocated effectively and efficiently
·  experience in record management
·  Health and Safety in building and engineering capability

You'll be a multi skilled, practical professional, experienced in electrical, mechanical services and ideally air-conditioning systems. Have knowledge of relevant legislation and understanding of it to ensure compliance. Able to effectively diagnose and propose fixes to facilities problems, you'll also have an awareness of budgets and must be able to meet health and safety standards. Comfortable working on your own initiative and as part of a team with proven ability to manage sub-contractors effectively, you'll need to be proactive, organized and a good communicator.

At Roche, it is more than just a job. It's a responsibility. A big one. If you really know yourself and want to be part of our international family, dedicated to making a real impact on the world around us, the next step is yours, apply above and join us on our transformational journey.

Closing date for applications: 21 January 2021

Roche Products is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Safety Health and Environment & Facility Services, Safety Health and Environment & Facility Services > Facility & Technical Services

·  Who we are

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions. Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment.The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.